Baltimore men seek better fatherhood through shared poetry
In west Baltimore a diverse group of men gather to read a poem on responsible fatherhood. Leaders cite rising outcry for dad involvement, noting national trends and policy pushes like the Fathers Count Act. Speakers emphasize practical steps, from stable work to supportive parenting, to end cycles of abandonment and poverty.
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Partimore Sun
Baltimore
Cyril Lynch
Cyril Jr
Joe Jones
Jones’ Support Group
Wade Horn
National Fatherhood Initiative
NFI
U.S
Congress
House
States
Movement roots in Murphy Brown speech cited by Wade Horn
Peter Jensen Wade Horn of the National Fatherhood Initiative traces the fatherhood movement to Dan Quayle’s 1992 Murphy Brown remarks. The critique of fathers’ societal stature drew bipartisan interest, with supporters including Vice President Al Gore and William Bennett. Ralph Smith of the Annie E. Casey Foundation notes growing cross party consensus.
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Peter Jensen Wade Horn
National Fatherhood Initiative
Dan Quayle
Murphy Brown
Quayle
al Gore
Clinton
William Bennett
Ralph Smith
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Big time family fun through simple at home projects
Indoor and outdoor autumn activities for families. Predict weather with a pine cone, grow a garden from mud and soggy saucers, display kids art as book covers, and try scrambled brownies using a brownie mix. Emphasizes easy, playful learning with kids.
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King Features Syndicate
Ake
Prime Time Family Suggestion Box Idea
Start a family suggestion box with a decorated shoe box and a slit for notes. Drop in weekly reflections on routines feelings relationships and long term dreams and goals for each family member.
End of sex education in early adolescence
The guide suggests ending formal instruction when a child enters puberty, usually between ages 10 to 14, as teens resist parental sex talks then. After building a foundational understanding, parents act as resources and offer guidance indirectly or via trusted youth workers.
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Campus Life
Young Life
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Ford Foundation
Inner City
National Center For Health Statistics
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Mincy
Roger Phillips
ST. Luke's Hospital
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Tyndale House
James
Dobson
Universal Press Syndicate
Navy
Evin J. Me
EduCare Learning Center
Cedar Rapids
Red Earth Veterans’ Convention Center
Wieskwake
DAYAL
Reneruecm Ree
Ellaren
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Veteran's Memorial Coliseum
Second Avenue
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DownTown
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